Scrum is one of the biggest process invention but it does not guarantee success. Even creators of Scrum accept that more than half of the Scrum implementation does not go well. Why is that? Scrum is critical but what is more critical than Scrum? Moving from waterfall model to Scrum is a welcoming change that makes people think in the right direction, however, this does not guarantee success.

If a person with ongoing back pain visits the doctor then doctor certainly suggests to do exercises or yoga to make body agile enough to get rid of pains. If that person is wise then he starts doing exercises and pain disappears. Exercises don't cure pain overnight. It requires a regular routine. Isn't it common to see pain appear again when exercises are stopped?

1)      What are the 5 reasons a project fails?

They are:

1) Lack of communication - 40% of project managers cited poor communication as the leading cause of IT project failures.

1)      How can you use issue tracking for projects?

In software development, an Issue or Bug is a glitch in your software system that causes the program to behave in a way other than designed. An issue tracking system will manage and maintain your lists of issues by being in the center of the software bug life cycle model, and keeping your issues organized and centralized. For example, assigning tasks to team members, setting priorities, and running reports allow you to easily track the bug or issue throughout its lifecycle, so bugs don’t fall through the “cracks”.

Organizations also commonly use Issue tracking systems for their customer support call centers in conjunction with Help Desk software to create, assign, update, track and resolve reported issues. These issues could come from customers directly, or even from the organization's other (non IT) employees. If you plan on using an Issue Tracker in your customer support center, it is imperative that your help desk and issue tracker are fully integrated-all Elementool products are seamlessly integrated.

Here are five frequently asked questions that every PM needs to read:

Let’s face it- 24 hours in a day seems limiting. After all, you have deadlines, coworkers to manage, and a looming project. How do the likes of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, with all their responsibilities, have enough time to accomplish their goals?  One common characteristic of very successful people is excellent time management skills. By not learning or employing time management techniques, you are not working efficiently as possible.

We will go over five time management tips that will hopefully save you time, money and increase your efficiency. They say it takes three weeks of repetition to make an action a habit-what are you waiting for!? Start practicing the time management skills shown below.

#1) Track your daily activity

"One of the lesser known and highly paid credentials available is the Project Management Professional (PMP). The PMP is the standard certification for Project Management and is offered by the Project Management Institute. The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a non-profit organization who is dedicated towards advancing the project management profession on a global scale. The Project Management Institute claim that PM’s with the PMP certification earn 10% higher than their non-credentialed counterparts. While I can’t verify this fact, at the least, it let’s employers know your commitment and passion to the field.  It also is a great way to learn the best current practices of Project Management.

Format of the PMP

The PMP is a rigorous exam that tests you on six crucial project management topics; initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing, and professional and social responsibility.  The PMP is comprised of 200 multiple choice questions, in which you have four hours to complete.  There is no set score to officially pass the exam; passing scores are determined by advanced psychometric analysis. Meaning, a passing score is determined by the mean score of the population.  Those who pass the test are recognized as demonstrating knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results with the constraints of schedule, budget and resource.